A hormone deficiency occurs when your body does not produce enough of a certain hormone. Hormones are chemicals in your body that control many important functions. When you don't make enough of a hormone, this can impact how you feel and disrupt normal body processes.
Some common symptoms of a hormone deficiency include:
But symptoms can look different for each hormonal imbalance.
Some hormones that are often lacking include:
If your blood tests show a hormone deficiency, your doctor may prescribe hormone therapy. This can help get your levels back to normal. Treatment may include estrogen pills, testosterone injections, thyroid medications or steroid drugs.
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Now back to hormone deficiencies...
Certain groups tend to have more hormone issues, like women going through menopause or aging males. But young people can be impacted too. Your diet, lifestyle habits and medical history all play a role.
For example, intense exercisers who don't eat enough good fats/protein can suffer low testosterone. Thyroid disorders often emerge after pregnancy. High stress lifestyles deplete cortisol reserves over time. And some medications block key hormones.
The good news? Various lifestyle tweaks can help rebalance your hormones naturally. These include...
I hope this gives a helpful overview on what a hormone deficiency is, common symptoms, which hormones are often lacking, who's at risk and both medical lifestyle treatments. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm always happy to discuss this important topic.